Cremedubarrycauliflowersoup Recipes

DUBARRY CAULIFLOWER CREAM SOUP

Steps:

• Remove the bitter stalk and leaves from the cauliflower, reserving the florets. Wash in a mixture of water with a dash of vinegar and set aside. Clean and slice the leeks.
• In a large, heavy pot, melt the butter then sweat the leeks in it until translucent but not brown. After 4-5 minutes, add the flour and stir together well until a smooth paste forms. Gradually whisk in the hot stock. Add the cauliflower florets, setting aside a few of the raw, smallest florets for decor. Bring to the boil.
• Cover, turn down the heat and leave to simmer gently for about 25 minutes.
• Towards the end of cooking, in a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks with the cream, salt and pepper. Add a ladle-full of the soup's hot liquid and whisk together. Using a hand-mixer, blitz the soup until well blended. Gradually whisk in the yolk and cream mixture until the soup is smooth. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
• Serve topped with tiny raw cauliflower florets, chopped fresh chervil or parsley.

CREAM OF CAULIFLOWER SOUP (CREME DU BARRY)

Steps:

• In a glass bowl, stir together the cram and sour cream and set aside.
• In a dutch oven, saute together cauliflower, onion, shallots and garlic in lemon juice and butter until onions and cauliflower are soft. Do not allow the vegetables to brown. In a food processor or in a blender (in batches) puree the cauliflower mixture with some of the broth.
• Pour blended soup back into the dutch oven and add the remaining chicken broth, seasonings, parsley and some of the and chives. Simmer soup for a few minutes. Add the cream mixture and stir until it is blended. Heat through and serve with a sprinkling of chives and dill.

CREME DU BARRY (CAULIFLOWER SOUP)

Steps:

• Add oil and butter to pan and heat. Add leeks and cook on low for 10 minutes.
• Add cauliflower, potatoes and stock. Stir. Season with salt,pepper, garlic.
• Cover and bring to a boil. Then simmer for about 20 min or until cauliflower and potatoes are soft. Cool slightly.
• Puree in a blender or food processor until smooth. Careful! You might have to do that in batches. Return to pan and heat. Check for seasoning. You might have to add some chicken stock or milk to adjust consistency.
• Pour into soup bowls and garnish with chopped parsley.

CAULIFLOWER SOUP (CREME DU BARRY)

Steps:

• Combine the oil and butter in a large saucepan. Warm over medium-low heat. Add the leeks and stirring frequently, allow them cook slowly for 10 minutes. Do not brown.
• Stir in the cauliflower, potatoes, and stock. Season with the salt and pepper. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the vegetables are very tender. Remove form the heat and allow to cool slightly.
• Transfer to a blender or a food processor fitted with the metal blade. Process until smooth. Transfer to a clean saucepan and place over medium heat. Bring to a simmer. Taste and adjust the seasoning. If the soup is too thick, thin with the milk.
• Pour an equal portion into each of 4 warm bowls. Lay a parsley leaf in the center.

CHEESY POTATO-CAULIFLOWER SOUP

Steps:

• Combine cauliflower, potatoes, broth, celery, carrots, and onions in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Cover and cook until vegetables have softened, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat but keep the lid on.
• Melt butter in another large saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour; cook and whisk until bubbly and brown, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and gradually whisk in milk. Return to medium heat and cook until thickened, 5 to 10 minutes.
• Add veggies and broth to the milk mixture. Continue stirring. Add vinegar, garlic powder, lemon juice, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Remove from the heat and slowly add Cheddar, Swiss, and American cheeses, stirring well until melted.
• Ladle into bowls and garnish with scallions.

CHEESY CAULIFLOWER SOUP

Steps:

• Melt butter in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add onion, celery, and garlic; saute until soft, about 3 minutes. Add potatoes and parsley, then pour in chicken broth. Add cauliflower and thyme; bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until cauliflower and potatoes are tender, about 45 minutes. Remove from the stove and let cool for 15 minutes.
• Process 2 cups soup at a time in a food processor until smooth; return to the pot. Add milk, half-and-half, and cream; whisk to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Add Cheddar cheese and cook over low heat until cheese is melted and soup is hot, about 5 minutes longer.